- Shelter
- SE, S, SW, W
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Sandy bay on the north coast of Porquerolles, east of the village, below the Fort de l'Alycastre, inside the Port-Cros national park.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the north. Clean sand bottom, holding in 4 to 8 m. Shelter from S, SW, W and SE, open to northerly winds which build a swell into the bay. Anchoring regulated by the park: use sand patches only, Posidonia meadow is protected.
Ashore
Fort de l'Alycastre, built in 1635 under Louis XIII, overlooks the beach. Coastal path reaches the village of Porquerolles in about 1.5 km with shops, bakery and restaurants around Place d'Armes.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 43.01163, 6.22352 (43°0.70'N 6°13.41'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from south-east, south, south-west, west winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.6/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Plage de l'Alycastre lies at 43°0.70'N 6°13.41'E, that is 43.01163, 6.22352 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Plage de l'Alycastre sheltered from?
Plage de l'Alycastre is sheltered from south-east, south, south-west, west winds.
Can you anchor at Plage de l'Alycastre?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Plage de l'Alycastre.
How do boaters rate Plage de l'Alycastre?
Plage de l'Alycastre is rated 4.6/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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